The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 28,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d Touring DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
55.8
71.5
78.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.8 in
Height
59.7 in
108.7
178
106.8
187.8
178 in
Length
187.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.52 %

General
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
E91
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CAX*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
175 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
20.09 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
42 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
677 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
677 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
115.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d Touring DPF
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft